One of the most popular smart home hubs is getting a sizeable price increase
US customers will now have to spend 40% more to buy the smart home hub.
Google is slowly ruining Pixel software with sponsored theme packs
How did it all go so wrong?
Raspberry Pi 5 gets dual GMSL2 Camera HAT based on MAX96716A deserializer
BE-IIS (Brechel Electronic-Industrial Interface Systems) has released a dual GMSL2 Camera HAT for Raspberry Pi 5. The board is based on the MAX96716A GMSL2 deserializer and connects two remote GMSL2 cameras through the Pi’s CSI-2 interfaces. The solution has been validated in a dual-camera set...
iPhone 18 Pro battery numbers are both good and bad news for Samsung
Want to hold on to your phone for more than a couple of years? A Samsung phone might be the better bet.
Want to use your phone less? I tested 5 minimalist Android launchers that could really help
Less appealing home screen = less screen time.
Claude can now automatically choose which mode is best for you
Chat vs. Cowork: Claude is asking you to make one less decision before it gets to work.
Samsung could give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major camera processing upgrade
Samsung may also improve dynamic range and its professional video tools.
This new Android skin copies iOS 27 so perfectly, it might even fool Apple
I bet it also has a Liquid Glass adjustment slider somewhere in the settings.
The team behind those great N64 Zelda ports just released Paper Mario on PC
One of the best (and only) RPGs on the Nintendo 64 is now unofficially available on PC.
Dell may have spilled the beans on its first XPS Googlebook
Dell might rely on the XPS brand name to position its premium Googlebook.
GrapheneOS accuses Google of gatekeeping Android 17 features and security fixes
The platform has raised concerns over Pixel-exclusive Android 17 APIs and security patches.
There’s a serious security fix hiding in Google’s September Pixel update
Google has acknowledged that hackers may have already exploited this Pixel security vulnerability.
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, September 17th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10098, (Thu, Sep 17th)
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ENILINX TICKEY – An ESP32-S3-based color e-Paper badge with open firmware (Crowdfunding)
ENIAC (operating as ENILINX) has launched the TICKEY, a 3.7-inch color e-Paper smart badge and desk display built around an ESP32-S3 MCU. The device features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity, allowing users to update the screen from a smartphone without requiring continuous power to hold a sta...
Snap’s powerful Specs smart glasses make the case for AR going mainstream
Snap leans all the way into AR glasses as it shows just what Specs can do.
Your Google Home widgets will now eat up less of your battery life
Google Home's latest release offers fixes and improvements across the board.
Google doubles down on today’s preview builds with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 offers Google's latest look at the platform's next big update.
Announcing the Hackers Arise Wittgenstein AI Tournament
Ludwig Wittgenstein understood that how we represent a problem shapes what we can do about it. In cyber defense, the people who win are the ones who can give a machine the right language for the threat. The Hackers Arise Wittgenstein Tournament challenges teams to build agentic AI that does the real...
Android Canary 2609 arrives with lockable Quick Settings
Keeping unauthorized users from messing with your phone.
Gemini was broken on the Pixel Watch 5, but Google’s got a fix
A Pixel Watch 5 bug is causing Gemini to fail, and no one knows why.
Scans Targeting Hospitality Applications, (Wed, Sep 16th)
Earlier today, I noted an odd request showing up in our "First Seen" report:
Spotify bug is preventing users from following and blocking each other
Can't follow or block anyone on Spotify right now? You’re not alone.
Google Home will soon let you swap Gemini for Claude, or another agent of your choice
Google Home is getting an Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector, but only limited users get to try it first.
Galaxy S26 users in North America won’t have to wait much longer for One UI 9
Canada gets the update next week, offering a useful clue for US users.
Best deal yet sees the Garmin vivoactive 6 fall to an all-time low
Amazon cuts the new Garmin vivoactive 6 by 23% off RRP, dropping this fitness smartwatch to its best price ever.
RomRaider Bounty Offers • Re: Definition Request 2013 crosstrek usmd mt
I was also working on an app that you could upload a bin file and it would spit out a slf. But with zero coding experience it’s not fun. It does work somewhat, but with a use case of 1 who knowsStatistics: Posted by Sparky1911 — Wed Sep 16, 2026 4:33 pm
RomRaider Bounty Offers • Re: Definition Request 2013 crosstrek usmd mt
No one has contacted me. I’ve tinkered with it some and have got pretty close. Pretty sure my openport is bad so I haven’t been able to continue Statistics: Posted by Sparky1911 — Wed Sep 16, 2026 4:29 pm
UGREEN’s DXP480T Plus falls to $849.99 at Amazon for faster all-flash NAS storage
Take $150 off the NAS DXP480T Plus and get a premium all-flash NAS built for fast transfers, media work, and quiet storage.
Ring Indoor Cam 2K 2-pack falls to $59.98 at Amazon with 50% off
Save $60 on the Ring Indoor Cam 2K 2-pack at Amazon and get 2 cameras with two-way talk, night vision, and USB-C power.
No Single Vendor Can Build the Software-Defined Vehicle Alone: Why AGL’s SoDeV Exists
Adapted from a talk given at AMM Tokyo by Jerry Jiancong Zhao, Leader, AGL SDV Expert Group and Executive at Panasonic Automotive TL;DR: Software-defined vehicles are among the most complex...
Highly rated W-King D10 Bluetooth speaker falls to just $85 on Amazon
This 29% off Amazon deal cuts the W-King D10 to a much better price for outdoor parties, camping, and backyard listening.
Steganos Data Safe Evolves – New Shortcuts for Decryption
Passware Kit now supports password recovery and decryption for Steganos Data Safe v.15 and later, including newer .SHEADER vaults and additional protection options such as 2FA, Emergency Passwords, and USB-stored keys.
Is Phone 4b secretly a CMF device? Carl Pei addresses rebranding rumors
Nothing CEO sets the record straight, confirming it's a direct successor to the Phone 3a Lite instead.
Score 20% off the Google Pixel Watch 5 LTE less than a month after launch
Save $100 on the recently launched Pixel Watch 5 and get LTE, heart-rate tracking, 50+ workout modes, and fast charging.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (September 16)
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Fresh Googlebook leak offers an early glimpse at Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo models
HP and Dell models are nowhere to be found yet, though.
Offensive Security: Backdooring Installers with DFMI
DFMI can embed malicious payloads into software installers while keeping them fully functional. The post Offensive Security: Backdooring Installers with DFMI first appeared on Hackers Arise.
Google Home keeps getting confused about who’s talking, but Google is on it
Google says Voice Match improvements are coming, but there’s no timeline yet.
Older Pixel watches just received a major alarm feature from the Pixel Watch 5
Google is expanding its intelligent Smart Wake alarm feature to previous smartwatch generations to end groggy mornings.
AAEON MIX-PTLWV1 Panther Lake industrial mini-ITX motherboard offers quad DisplayPort, dual 10GbE, and more
AAEON MIX-PTLWV1 is an industrial mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors with up to two 10GbE and two 2.5GbE RJ45 jacks, and four 4K-capable DisplayPort video outputs. The motherboard also supports up to 128GB DDR5 C/SO-DIMM memory, M.2 NVMe SSD...
This phone has two fingerprint scanners, and you can (or can’t) guess why
It's not the first phone with two fingerprint scanners, though.
Google really wants you to record a video selfie in case you get locked out of your account
Google has begun nudging users to set up video selfies as a backup sign-in method.
Meta’s next smart glasses might not attract perverts, or anyone else
Two steps forward, two steps back.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 18 Pro
Maybe leave that Apple in the cart.
Semantic Search Vs Keyword Search In Digital Forensics – Why It Matters | BelkaGPT
Keyword search misses what semantic search catches – see how BelkaGPT uses AI to uncover misspellings, crypto abbreviations, and hidden context that traditional keyword lists can overlook.
Android Auto could give you a better look at your destination before you start your trip
A redesigned place card could keep more trip research off your phone.
I almost missed the Pixel 11’s best camera feature because Google hid it in the settings
Don't spend another minute without the new Quick Access controls.
Windows Phone might be dead, but it now (unofficially) supports Quick Share
Who expected Quick Share on Windows Phone in 2026?
The big Googlebook moment is almost here, and I couldn’t care less
Googlebook has a lot to prove — and Gemini isn't enough.
Here’s your first look at the new Pixel VIP widget ahead of its wide rollout
Google announced the changes yesterday, but didn't share any images, so we manually enabled the new widget.
Gmail’s Gemini-powered inbox answers are rolling out widely, but you still need to pay up
After a limited debut in the US, the feature is now reaching Gmail users around the world.
Android Auto just got a much brighter future in GM vehicles
A clever split-screen setup keeps your phone and truck features together.
The wait is over: Samsung rolls out stable One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 series
It's currently rolling out in Korea, with other countries expected to get the update soon.
This cheap handheld can emulate games, but also plays your physical GBA cartridges
It won't break the bank, either.
Google’s new wallpaper puts the Pixel 11’s blueprint on your lock screen
Peeking inside your Pixel has never looked quite this good.
You can now pay Meta up to $499 every month for the pleasure of using more Meta AI
More AI, more features, and more monthly bills, brought to you by Meta One.
Android Auto is finally letting you ditch that boring blue arrow straight from your dashboard
You no longer need to reach for your phone to change your Driving avatar.
OpenMANET – A higher-bandwidth Meshtastic alternative leveraging 802.11ah WiFi HaLow
OpenMANET is an open-source project for building long-range wireless mesh Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) using Raspberry Pi SBCs and Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) chips from Morse Micro. This came up when we wrote about Morse Micro USB WiFi HaLow adapters, and an X user commented that “OpenMANET is ...
Apple claims the iPhone 18 Pro camera is more secure than your Android
It says photo verification systems on Android devices are less secure and private.
You can now have a conversation with your Gemini Notebook in nearly 100 languages
Real-time voice conversations are accompanied by audio recording capabilities, interactive Learning Overviews, and more.
Google details September Wear OS update for Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4
New goodies for older Pixel Watches!
BOOX debuts three new E-Ink tablets, including a pair of stylus-equipped Note models
Between the Palma 3 and two new Note models, BOOX has an E-Ink tablet for everyone.
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10096, (Wed, Sep 16th)
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CVITEK CV1842H-P-based edge AI camera module offers night vision and AI-ISP support (Crowdfunding)
The AIMORELOGY Ovis is an open-source AI vision camera module built around the CVITEK CV1842H-P SoC, with full-color 1080p night vision and 1.5 TOPS edge AI inference in a compact modular design. It is designed for drones, robotics, security systems, smart cameras, and custom embedded vision product...
Overview of Passive Optical Networks (PONs) Security
Passive Optical Networks (PONs) connect end-users to infrastructure using optical fibre in the last kilometre (Fibre-to-the-x). This article provides a technical overview of the security features in ITU-T specifications: Gigabit-capable PON (GPON), 10-Gigabit-capable PON (XG-PON), 10-Gigabit-capable...
Android 17 QPR1 lands with useful upgrades all over the place
Google has been busy tinkering with just about everything.
Mark your calendars: A Googlebook ‘celebration’ is happening next month
Google has set a date for a "celebration" event.
The Gemini 3.8 family is getting a little bigger with two new additions
Gemini 3.8 is welcoming new entries into the family.
Samsung’s upcoming clip-on Galaxy Buds swing by the FCC
The Galaxy Buds Able (or Galaxy Buds On) could be announced any time.
September’s Pixel update squashes a ton of bugs — here’s what’s fixed
Google’s latest Pixel fixes tackle crashes, lag, and network issues.
Hisense’s new C3 Ultra projectors go global, but the Pro model is sitting this one out
Hisense has a trio of new projectors that are launching globally.
Is your Pixel getting the Android 17 QPR1 update? Here’s every supported phone
Update time, update time!
Pixel phones are now getting a Harry Potter ad disguised as a theme pack
At least there's a two-month free Audible trial too.
The September Pixel Drop is here: 6 new features and updates you should know about
Google's September Pixel Drop is here, bringing Android 17 QPR1 to stable along with a handful of new features.
Scam Detection in Messages goes global, but the US gets a little something extra
Google widens Scam Detection's to multiple countries, but saves the best bit for the US.
Your Pixel Watch can now do more without touching the screen
Your other hand can officially take the day off now.
Amazon slashes the Razer Huntsman Mini to $69, beating its Prime Day price
This 47% off Razer Huntsman Mini deal cuts a popular 60% gaming keyboard to one of its lowest prices we've seen.
Samsung’s NavStar app has a bug that refuses to let your navigation bar hide
Galaxy phone owners are struggling to get the navigation bar to hide.
Samsung Galaxy A18 goes official with One UI 9 out of the box
Budget hardware paired with Samsung’s Android 17-based software.
Save 22% on the SHOKZ OpenFit 2 as price dips to just $139.95
Save $40 on the SHOKZ OpenFit 2 and get open-ear earbuds with strong battery life, workout-ready design, and a solid rating.
Looks like Samsung Gallery has already found its OneDrive replacement
Surprise, you're using Google Photos.
This Arlo outdoor security bundle packs 4 2K cameras, solar charging, and a 43% discount
Arlo’s 3rd Gen 4-camera outdoor security bundle drops to $286 at Amazon with four solar panels and six months of service.
Amazon slashes $135 off the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic LTE in standout deal
Amazon cuts 25% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, bringing Samsung’s premium 46mm LTE watch down to a stronger price.
A Galaxy Z Fold 8 bug is putting apps in places where they shouldn’t be — here’s how to fix it
Apps are randomly relocating to strange places on the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
MacOS 27 - First Boot, (Tue, Sep 15th)
I have not done this type of diary in a while: What traffic will you see from a system on boot, before a user logs in? I just took a quick look at macOS 27 "Golden Gate" to see what traffic you should expect. Here are some of the highlights:
Deal: JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with LDAC and 6 mics are down to $129.95 on Amazon
The JBL Live Buds 3 are $70 off right now, bringing the feature-packed wireless earbuds down to a much better price.
The Excluded Evidence Problem Semantics 21 Is Exposing
A completed import does not guarantee complete visibility. Semantics 21 explains why investigators need to test for hidden blind spots and keep every file visible, accountable and available for review.
Android’s new cross-device hub is starting to roll out — just in time for Googlebooks
Tasks, apps, notifications, and files can now follow you across devices.
Received a Spotify link as a YouTube Music user? SongFlip fixes the mismatch with no extra taps
This app solves a lot of your group chat headaches.
What to know about Android’s new Theft Protection tool for your lock screen
Showing your IMEI could make it easier to ID your lost phone, but it comes with security risks.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Gathering Information on Discord Users
In this article, we will explore the first steps to get started with OSINT on Discord users The post Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Gathering Information on Discord Users first appeared on Hackers Arise.
Spotify’s new toggle can keep kids music out of your recommendations and Wrapped
Spotify's algorithm can now ignore all those nursery rhymes your kids have been using your account for.
HARMAN Joins SDVerse Marketplace, Expanding Access to Automotive Software and Engineering Solutions
NOVI, Mich., — September 15, 2026 — As software becomes the foundation of modern vehicle development, automakers are increasingly looking for faster ways to discover, evaluate, and integrate trusted software solutions. To help address that need, HARMAN,...
Survey says there’s a good chance you’re intrigued by this novel AI use case
Not everyone is onboard with the idea, though.
This global Android bestseller gets a successor with a bigger battery
The Galaxy A08 4G keeps most of what worked while fixing two key weaknesses.
You can now run Perplexity’s local AI agent on your Windows PC
Your gaming GPU can now moonlight as an AI agent.
NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang has seemingly picked a side in the foldable wars
This comes after Huang was gifted a Galaxy Z Fold 7 by the chairman of Samsung Electronics last year.
The Dimensity 9600 Pro is the flagship chipset Google wishes the Tensor G6 was
From Triple-SIM Triple Active to 4K/240fps slow-mo video and VVC support, there's a lot to like here.
Forensic Imaging Is A Workflow Problem, Not Just A Speed Problem
Atola TaskForce 2 helps forensic labs reduce imaging backlogs by combining fast parallel acquisition, automation, smarter workflows, and high-speed connectivity to keep evidence moving.
Alif Semi Balletto B1 and Ensemble E1C StartKits feature Cortex-M55 + Ethos-U55 MCU for IoT and Edge AI
Alif Semiconductor’s Ensemble E1C (SK-E1C) and Balletto B1 (SK-B1) StartKits are low-cost development boards built around the company’s Cortex-M55 + Ethos-U55 microcontrollers. The Balletto B1 adds BLE 5.3 and 802.15.4 wireless connectivity, while the Ensemble E1C does not have built-in wirele...
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10094, (Tue, Sep 15th)
(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
Design in KiCad, Quote with AIVON: A Faster Path to PCB Prototyping (Sponsored)
Finished your PCB layout in KiCad? You don’t necessarily need to leave the PCB Editor, export a separate set of manufacturing files, and manually upload them to a PCB manufacturer. AIVON’s KiCad Plugin creates a direct path from your PCB design to an online PCB quote. AIVON has integrate...
Subaru ECU Analysis • Re: 5EAT TCM JECS ROM Image
R2, after 6.0 Astra went at it for 4hr. It has another revision in it when i get some spare usage.Statistics: Posted by benflynn — Mon Sep 14, 2026 11:08 pm
ECU and Logger Definitions • Re: Definition
How much would it cost to unlock all possible parameters in the definition?Statistics: Posted by Breikerok — Mon Sep 14, 2026 8:15 pm
Apple Updates Everything, (Mon, Sep 14th)
Today, Apple released its annual update across all its operating systems. With that, Apple not only released new features but also patched 261 different vulnerabilities. This is the most vulnerabilities Apple has ever patched, but the increase is not as significant as other vendors&#...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity, Part 27: Web App Hacking with Cybermes
Cybermes works well for both pentests and bug bounty. It generates good reports and ships with a lot of built in skills. The post Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity, Part 27: Web App Hacking with Cybermes first appeared on Hackers Arise.
Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow USB adapters add 802.11ah connectivity to PCs and routers
Last year, we saw Morse Micro introduce the MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) SoC with up to 43.33 Mbps throughput, along with an MM8108-RD09 USB dongle reference design, for which we had virtually no details at the time. Morse Micro has now released USB-A and USB-C Wi-Fi HaLow adapters based on that re...
JetKVM Mini – A low-cost, ESP32-P4X-based KVM with Ethernet or WiFi connectivity
JetKVM Mini is a smaller, lower-cost version of the popular JetKVM KVM over IP solution. The new model features a small information display, offers Ethernet or WiFi connectivity, and supports 1080p video capture. The main under-the-hood change is that they ditched Linux on a Rockchip RV1106G3 SoC an...
ISC Stormcast For Monday, September 14th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10092, (Mon, Sep 14th)
(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
Subaru ECU Analysis • Re: 5EAT TCM JECS ROM Image
ok, the 2010 EDM LGT zip. I ran it through for abut 10 hoursStatistics: Posted by benflynn — Sun Sep 13, 2026 10:07 pm
M5Stack Module13.2 LoRa-1262 expansion board integrates 14×10 mm Stamp LoRa-1262 module
After launching the SX1262-based M5Stamp C6LoRa tiny module, M5Stack has launched two SX1262-based LoRa add-ons for the 868–923 MHz band: the tiny Stamp LoRa-1262 SMD module for custom PCBs, and the stackable Module13.2 LoRa-1262 module for the M5Stack Core series. The Stamp LoRa-1262 supports LoRa,...
Subaru Tuning • Re: 2020 STI Fueling- CL/OL Transition
Quote:I prefer to use load for the CL/OL transition. Log your boost pressure and calculated load. I have mine transitioning to OL shortly after its in boost. Once youi find the load value when you begin to enter boost plug it in the mapThank you. Sorry for the late response. I forgot to check the bo...
ECU and Logger Definitions • Re: Definition
Breikerok wrote:Hello friends!I have the following problem: I have a firmware file for an EJ204 engine and I have a definition file for this firmware, but it is incomplete — many parameters I need are missing, such as the rev limiter and knock corrections. Can anyone complete this file? I am open to...
ECU and Logger Definitions • Definition
Hello friends!I have the following problem: I have a firmware file for an EJ204 engine and I have a definition file for this firmware, but it is incomplete — many parameters I need are missing, such as the rev limiter and knock corrections. Can anyone complete this file? I am open to paid cooperatio...
NeoEyes NE302 – A tiny USB-C-powered WiFi 6 Edge AI Vision camera based on STM32N6 MCU
CamThink NeoEyes NE302 is a tiny WiFi 6 Edge AI camera based on an STM32N6 Arm Cortex-M55 MCU with Neural-ART NPU which the company says is “especially suitable for developers and makers”. I initially thought about it as a smaller version of the CamThink NeoEyes NE301 based on the same S...
WeWorm is calling. It's time to answer.
A practical to-do list for collective cyber defense in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, Part 26: OpenPlanter for OSINT Investigations
OpenPlanter can work with different kinds of data and build profiles of individuals based on publicly available information. The post Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, Part 26: OpenPlanter for OSINT Investigations first appeared on Hackers Arise.
The NVIDIA AI Ecosystem: A Quick Guide
Welcome back, my aspiring cyberwarriors! Many aspiring cyberwarriors write to me asking where they should start in artificial intelligence for cybersecurity and the answer is simple, Hackers-Arise! We have dozens of tutorials–and now classes– on how to apply AI to cybersecurity. In addit...
The Self-Expanding Stolen Inference Supply Chain: An AI Agent Harvesting and Re-Serving LLM Access, (Fri, Sep 11th)
I identified an attacker using a semi-autonomous coding agent to run an offensive operation: finding poorly secured LLM resale gateways, acquiring API access through ordinary web flaws and account farming, validating the resulting inference capacity, and aggregating it behind a single gateway of the...
Raspberry Pi for Hacking: Is Pi OS Best for Beginners?
In this article, we’ll go through how to install Raspberry Pi OS Desktop on a Raspberry Pi 4 and check out the tools and features it offers The post Raspberry Pi for Hacking: Is Pi OS Best for Beginners? first appeared on Hackers Arise.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Is Tsurugi Linux the Most Powerful OS for OSINT?
In this article, we’ll break down what Tsurugi Linux is, how to get it installed, and what cool features it brings to the table for OSINT investigations The post Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Is Tsurugi Linux the Most Powerful OS for OSINT? first appeared on Hackers Arise.
ISC Stormcast For Friday, September 11th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10090, (Fri, Sep 11th)
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The Sound Of Silence – What Institutional Silence On DFI Well-Being Actually Tells Us
When six organisations receive evidence that one in five digital forensic investigators meet the clinical threshold for suicidal or self-harm ideation, and only one responds, what does that silence say about who is looking out for the profession?
Redtail Payload Analysis [Guest Diary], (Wed, Sep 9th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Aaron Ng, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program]
Hardware-accelerated video decoding in Android on Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 5
In our current Android implementation, both Raspberry Pi 4 and the Raspberry Pi 5 report an available hardware-accelerated HEVC decoder to the system. This single flag hides three separate limits: how large one stream can be, how many streams fit on screen at the same time, and what the device does ...
Atola Boot Image Enables Forensic Acquisition Without Removing Internal Drives
Atola Technology introduces Atola Boot Image, a free bootable environment designed for forensic acquisition when removing a drive from the host computer is difficult, risky or impossible.
Activation de contenus supplémentaires sur le Digital Cockpit Pro d’une Golf 8 phase 2 : pression turbo, couple, puissance, etc.
Utilisation du logiciel VCDS pour activer des contenus supplémentaires dans le Digital Cockpit Pro d'une VW Golf : pression turbo, puissance, etc. L’article Activation de contenus supplémentaires sur le Digital Cockpit Pro d’une Golf 8 phase 2 : pression turbo, couple, puissance, etc. est appa...
How S21 VisionX Helps Investigators Look For The Victim Behind The Category Label
Categorisation tells investigators what they’re looking at, but victim identification depends on seeing the details, patterns and connections beyond the label. Discover how Semantics 21 is helping investigative teams look further.
WeWorm
The first zero-click worm to spread through WeChat calls across iOS and Android.
Jot this down....Text.InputSession Biome Entries
There is one Biome entry I get more questions about than any other... Text.InputSession. Just looking at the name we can be pretty confident these records tell us something about text input activities. Let's break it do...
Apple CarKey and other references in the new Range Rover App, JLR’s OneApp
The new Range Rover App, currently exclusive to the Range Rover Electric, adds some new climate features, order tracking and maybe even CarKey... Starting with CarKey - JLR has been listed in Apple's CarKey announcements since 2014. Here are the references deep within the new iOS Range Rover App th...
Ambient Fragrance Diffuser System is Exclusive to Range Rover Electric for 2027
The Ambient Fragrance Diffuser will be standard on Autobiography and higher model. It should include an initial three fragrance pack: Peace, Reflective & Restore. No pricing on the refills yet... Here are the initial six unique scents for the Range Rover Ambient Fragrance Diffuser (RRFRA): Peac...
Thesis Friday #27: Backward reasoning from a provable endpoint
Anchored Log Reconstruction, principle 4 The question you will be asked At some point someone asks how you know. Not whether the log contains fingerprint lines. How you know the machine was unlocked, by that method, at that moment. The tempting way to answer is to search for what you expect. You bel...
Forensic Focus Digest, September 04 2026
Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore practical ways to tackle forensic backlogs with Atola Technology, learn best practices for AI-assisted investigations with Cellebrite, and more.
HARMAN Appoints Dr. Thomas Irawan as Chief Operating Officer, Automotive
STAMFORD, CT – September 2, 2026 — HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and a global technology company delivering AI-enabled products, software and orchestrated experiences across automotive, consumer and...
“The Skills And Resilience To Do One Of The Hardest Jobs In Policing” — Why This DFIR Recruitment Language Gets The Evidence Wrong
Does recruiting for “resilience” risk putting responsibility in the wrong place? Paul Gullon-Scott looks at what the evidence says about digital forensic well-being, workload and organisational support, and why the language we use matters.
Pivi Pro OS 4.6.0 Release Notes
Pivi Pro 4.6.0 OS Release 4.6.0 This PIVI update delivers improvements and fixes based on your feedback. Voice & AI - Faster, more responsive voice control. - Fixes for voice sign-in and input. - Smoother, more reliable app permissions. - More consistent notifications. Connectivity & Infotai...
Meet the Mentees Building the Future of AGL Through Google Summer of Code
Every year, Google Summer of Code (GSoC) brings a fresh wave of talent into open source, and this year, three sharp, hands-on engineers are bringing their skills to Automotive Grade...
Pivi Pro OS 4.6.0 S Release Notes
Pivi Pro 4.6.0 S OS Release 4.6.0 S Our Latest Update Brings: Improved reliability, security, lighting performance, wiper operation and software update capability. - Improved vehicle lock/unlock reliability. - Added cybersecurity enhancements and protection updates. - Fixed an issue causing an unnec...
JBL launches JBL Cove: A new whole-home audio system to enjoy superior sound throughout the entire home
Key facts: ● Product: JBL Cove ● Category: Whole-home Wi-Fi audio system ● Models: JBL Cove M1, JBL Cove P1, JBL Cove X1 ● Primary benefit: Simple set-up and effortless listening with powerful JBL sound in every room ● Key...
Pivi Pro OS 4.5.3 Release Notes
Pivi Pro 4.5.3 OS Release 4.5.3 This update delivers improved powertrain response in strong crosswind conditions. It also includes bug fixes, diagnostics, and general performance improvements across: - Powertrain. Note: Improvements may differ based on build year, specification, or factory fitted op...
Chamilo LMS... It's raining 0days, hallelujah, it's raining 0days
Chamilo is an open source Learning Management System (LMS) widely deployed in schools and enterprises around the world. In this blogpost we explain how we were able to identify multiple vulnerabilities including a full unauthenticated Remote Code Execution chain in the latest version.
OEMpocalypse Now
Part 1 of a series that takes an unprivileged Android app to root on Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo/OnePlus/Realme devices, with a single strategy.
Maps! Galleries! Speed! Sedgwick Version 2.0!
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Thesis Friday #26: Same unlock, three different stories
What the Unified Log records about Touch ID, passwords and the device that woke the machine. macOS 26.6.2 on Apple Silicon. A colleague asked me last month whether the Unified Log shows how a Mac was unlocked. Fingerprint or password. And if a key was pressed, which one. The first question has a lon...
AI-Assisted. Human-Led. Why DFIR Needed Its Own AI Frameworks.
If we have crossed paths at a summit, in a classroom, or in an email thread over the past year, there is a good chance you asked me some version of the same question: can I actually use AI in my investigations, and if I do, will my findings hold up? Do we think AI … Continue reading AI-Assiste...
JBL Pulse 6 is here to light up every beat
Stamford, CT, 26 August 2026 – Introducing the all-new JBL Pulse 6. The new speaker combines JBL Legendary Sound with a dazzling customizable 360-degree lightshow to turn every playlist, party, and hangout into an unforgettable moment. Now featuring an...
Introducing JBL Quantum 520X and Quantum 120
Cologne, Germany - August 26, 2026 – Today at Gamescom 2026, JBL announces the newest products in its Quantum gaming line, the JBL Quantum 520X Wireless and Quantum 120. The new headsets join the flagship JBL Quantum 950X, JBL Quantum 650X and JBL...
What Is ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Beginner’s Guide
Hackingloops ~ Cybersecurity is no longer a field only for people who have spent years working in IT. Today, people enter cybersecurity […] The post What Is ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Learn Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Online.